Project Overview / Purpose
Developed exclusively for Google Next 2025, this game’s primary goal was to engage and educate attendees on integrating Google Workspace AI—particularly Google Gemini—into their everyday workflows. By prompting users to share small pieces of personal workflow challenges, the game would then send data to an API that demonstrates how AI automation could enhance tasks like creating Google Calendar invites, sorting Gmail messages, or managing projects more efficiently. Designed for code-savvy professionals, the game needed to strike a balance between fun, interactive gameplay and advanced learning objectives.
An instructional, interactive experience designed to showcase and teach Google Workspace AI capabilities.
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Key Features
Players learn how to seamlessly automate tasks using Google Gemini, bridging the gap between conceptual knowledge and practical application.
The game demonstrates live calls to Google Workspace APIs, helping users see the behind-the-scenes magic of AI automation.
Puzzle and strategy elements center on real coding scenarios—solving logic-based challenges reminiscent of advanced workflow automations.
Incorporates the iconic Google color scheme and brand guidelines, ensuring the experience aligns with the recognizable and trusted aesthetic.
Built with a single, tech-savvy user in mind, but features adjustable challenges to keep even Google-level coders entertained and engaged.
Challenges & Solutions
In creating a game that effectively teaches complex AI workflow integrations while remaining entertaining, I encountered several key challenges: finding the right balance of gameplay styles (puzzle, strategy, mini-coding) to keep both education and engagement in harmony; maintaining authenticity for an advanced audience of tech-savvy Google coders through real-world coding examples; adhering to Google’s strict brand and style guidelines by aligning design elements, color schemes, and UI components; and showcasing new Google AI features without overshadowing the core gameplay, ensuring players progressively uncover advanced functions without feeling overwhelmed.
An instructional, interactive experience designed to showcase and teach Google Workspace AI capabilities.
Technical Stack / Tools
Development Status:
Multiple prototype builds were created to demonstrate different approaches to integrating AI tutorials.
After finalizing core concepts and mechanics, the project was passed into full production with the Google team’s oversight.
My Role
- Game Designer / Director: Led the overall design approach, ensuring both fun gameplay and effective educational value for advanced users.
- Art Oversight: Maintained consistency in art direction, collaborating with designers to use recognizable Google brand elements while staying visually engaging.
- Playtesting & Iteration: Conducted user tests with coders to refine difficulty levels and measure educational impact.
- Brand Management: Ensured all aspects—from color palettes to in-game assets—aligned with Google’s branding and Gemini AI themes.
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